Proposal to establish Barnet Hill Academy (BHA) as a Barnet Council maintained Voluntary Aided School and Nursery
August 4, 2026 Executive Director of Children's Services (Officer) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Executive Director of Children's Services approved the establishment of Barnet Hill Academy as a Voluntary Aided primary school and nursery from 1 September 2026. The decision was recorded on 4 August 2026. The approval includes authorising the establishment of the primary school and approving the continued provision of nursery education subject to satisfactory financial due diligence.
Full council record
Decision
- 1. To authorise the establishment of Barnet Hill Academy as a Voluntary Aided primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 years with effect from 1 September 2026.
- 2. To approve the continued provision of nursery education for children aged 3 to 4 years as part of the maintained school subject to the satisfactory completion of financial due diligence relating to the nursery provision, including confirmation of sustainable funding and budget arrangements.In considering the nursery provision, regard shall be given to the proposal's intention to continue an established and popular nursery, the positive assessment provided by the Early Years Standards Team, and the expectation that nursery provision should be maintained unless there are exceptional reasons not to do so.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 4 Aug 2026 |